Hi bethel_design-ga!
Here is a list of 15 of the fastest growing hardwood trees in North
America (in random order), along with what conditions they thrive in
and what zones they can be grown in. I have also included a link to a
planting zone map, as well as some other links on choosing fast
growing trees.
Thanks!
chellphill-ga
http://www.kansasforests.org/CTPFAQ/cottonwood.htm
1.)eastern cottonwood
Cottonwood is a fast growing tree when it has adequate moisture and
often grows as much as 8 feet per year.
Cottonwood, the official Kansas state tree, occurs throughout Kansas
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/286
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate
Plant Group: Tree
Plant Type: Deciduous
Plant Zone: Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 , Zone 8 , Zone 9 , Zone
10
http://www.washington.edu/research/pathbreakers/1960i.html
Hybrid Cottonwoods and Poplars
Bradshaw notes that the U.S. forest products industry is moving
rapidly toward the culture of fast-growing hardwood trees, such as the
hybrid poplar, for the sustainable production of wood, for paper
fiber, and for biomass in the production of fuel. Such trees offer a
long and impressive list of advantages. For starters, hybrid poplars
are typically harvested for pulp after just 6 years of growth, rather
than the 20 to 60 years required for pine and Douglas fir. After those
6 years, the poplars average more than 60 feet in height and more than
6 inches in diameter. On good sites, the hybrid poplars are the
fastest-growing trees in the world's northern temperate zone.
http://www.kansasforests.org/CTPFAQ/silver_maple.htm
2.)silver maple
It is a tall, fast-growing tree found on the bottomlands reaching a
mature height of 70 to 80 feet and a crown spread of 50 to 60 feet.
Silver maple is native to the eastern half of the United States and
eastern one-half of Kansas.
http://www.cdr3.com/catalog/ca00003.htm
Grows to 70 feet tall, and good for Zones 3 to 9, they like full sun
to half shade. Silvery leaf undersides, and gray-silver bark, these
are good as shade trees.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/b856/b856_10.html
Silver Maple
Silver maple is among the fastest growing hardwood species commonly
planted in eastern North America, certainly the fastest growing maple.
http://www.kansasforests.org/CTPFAQ/green_ash.htm
3.)green ash
Average annual height growth of 12 to 18 inches can be expected under
good management.
Green ash grows naturally in bottomlands along streams in the eastern
one-half of the United States including most of Kansas. It is a hardy
tree, adapted to a wide range of soils and climatic condition
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/271
Fraxinus pennsyulvanica or green ash is a fast growing shade tree that
is adaptable to most sites. It has been used as a street tree, for
parks, and adapts to just about any other area.
Plant Zone: Zone 3 , Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 , Zone 8
http://www.kansasforests.org/CTPFAQ/black_walnut.htm
4.)black walnut
This tree grows about 2 to 3 feet per year
http://www.cdr3.com/catalog/ca00003.htm
Black Walnut - Hardy fast grower, they get up to 70 feet tall, and can
be planted from Zones 4 to 9. Full sun to half shade, these are
increasingly popular as shade trees. Produces semi-edible nuts.
http://www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/partners/maswcd/goodhue/new_page_12.htm
5.) Oak, Red (Quercus rubra)
A native tree with a height of 60-80+ and width of 40-50. Leaves
develop excellent fall colors from orange to red. Growth rate is rapid
(fastest of all oaks).
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/303
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate
Plant Group: Good wildlife plants , Tree
Plant Type: Deciduous
Plant Zone: Zone 3 , Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 , Zone 8
Size at Maturity: 50 - 75 ft
http://www.americanhardwood.com/html/wood_article.htm
6.) Basswood and
7.) Poplar
The majority of wood used for wood window blinds and shutters is
basswood and poplar, which are among the fastest growing hardwood
species in North American forests.
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/285
Populus nigra or lombardy poplar is a fast growing, tall, columnar
tree with bright green leaves. These trees are used to form quick
windbreaks, while longer-lived, slower growing trees mature. A great
plant for a fast growing windbreak or screen. Planting Zones: 3-8
http://www.cdr3.com/catalog/ca00003.htm
American Basswood - Oval leaves on this shade tree that grows up to 80
feet tall. Plant in full sun to half shade in Zones 5 to 8.
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/6668
8.) "Quick Shade" The Imperial Carolina
Imperial Carolina Poplar hybrid. On average and under normal
conditions, this tree will grow six feet per year
Plant Zone: Zone 2 , Zone 3 , Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 ,
Zone 8 , Zone 9
http://www.cdr3.com/growers/
The willows and poplars typically grow the fastest, up to 8 feet a
year, and some of the others grow anywhere from four to ten feet a
year
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/5526
9.) Weeping willow
Zones 4 - 9. Will do well in Zone 10 if adequate water is available.
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate
http://www.cdr3.com/growers/
Ameri- Willow, which has extremely fast growth - up to 8 feet or more
in the first year
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/5527
Salix Alba 'Niobe' Golden Weeping Willow
Plant Zone: Zone 2 , Zone 3 , Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 ,
Zone 8 , Zone 9
Size at Maturity: 30 - 50 ft
http://www.cdr3.com/growers/
The willows and poplars typically grow the fastest, up to 8 feet a
year, and some of the others grow anywhere from four to ten feet a
year
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/6673
10.)The "Red Baron" Willow Hybrid Tree
Under average and normal conditions, the Red baron will grow six feet
per year
Plant Zone: Zone 2 , Zone 3 , Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 , Zone
8 , Zone 9
Size at Maturity: 50 - 75 ft
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/244
11.) Willow Hybrid
on average and under normal conditions, will grow six feet per year
Plant Zone: Zone 2 , Zone 3 , Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 ,
Zone 8 , Zone 9
Size at Maturity: 50 - 75 ft
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/293
12.)Sweetgum
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate
Plant Zone: Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 , Zone 8 , Zone 9
Size at Maturity: 50 - 75 ft
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/272
13.)Sycamore
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate
Plant Zone: Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 , Zone 8 , Zone 9
Size at Maturity: 75 - 100 ft
http://www.cdr3.com/catalog/ca00003.htm
American Sycamore - Fast growing and wide spreading, these can grow
up to 80 feet tall. Plant in full sun where they will get plenty of
water from Zones 4 to 9. Great shade tree with brilliant fall yellow
color.
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/284
14.) Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos or thornless honeylocust is fast growing as a
young tree and will grow 2' or more a year over a 10 year period
Plant Zone: Zone 3 , Zone 4 , Zone 5 , Zone 6 , Zone 7 , Zone 8
Size at Maturity: 50 - 75 ft
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/307
15.)Willow Oak
Quercus phellos or willow oak is the most popular tree in the
Southeast for street, parks, estates, and residential properties.
Willow Oak is also grown as far north as Cape Cod with reasonable
success. Once it is established, Willow oak is extremely tolerant of
heat, drought, and stress. It is a beautiful specimen oak that
relatively fast growing, about 2' a year, grows 40 to 60' high, 30 to
40' wide.
Planting Zones: 6-9
Other links of interest:
http://cf.uwex.edu/ics/infosource/fullrecord.cfm?IDnumber=468
Title: Selecting: fast-growing trees
http://www.cdr3.com/growers/gr00004.htm
Other Fast-Growing Hardwoods
http://www.cdr3.com/growers/gr00007.htm
Do You Know Your Plant Zone?
http://www.cdr3.com/growers/gr00001.htm
List of trees and their estimated growth rate per year.
http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/L350.htm#chart
Fast Growing Tree Selection Guide
http://www.kansasforests.org/CTPFAQ/fast_growing.htm
Examples of fast growing trees on specific sites

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